The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites nominations and applications for the position of the Executive Director of the Connected Systems Institute (CSI). UW-Milwaukee is a doctoral research-extensive university in the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. With an annual operating budget of about $465 million, the University offers 83 undergraduate majors, 48 master’s degrees, and 20 doctoral programs, serving over 27,000 students. The 92-acre main campus is located in a residential neighborhood near the shores of Lake Michigan, just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.

Position Summary

The Connected Systems Institute (CSI) is a cutting-edge institute to conduct research provide education, and offer programs to develop talent, expertise and solutions to lead companies to greater productivity through Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and applications. CSI is a collaboration among UW-Milwaukee, Rockwell Automation, and other industry and academic leaders with an initial focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). With a strong research mission, CSI benefits participating members in many ways, including conducting advanced research in the areas of industrial IoT, developing the talent pipeline with expertise in IoT suites and products, and connecting member companies to large, medium and small businesses in need of support in the IoT area.

The CSI Executive Director reports to the Provost, and in coordination with the Chancellor. The Executive Director will provide leadership, vision, policy direction, and management oversight for the CSI. The Executive Director will be deeply involved in the CSI and its on-going operations, including facilitating participation by faculty with expertise in related disciplines and leading efforts to install, operate and maintain CSI equipment and facilities in conjunction with UWM’s Office of Campus Planning and Management. The Executive Director must be a skilled collaborator with executive and technical leadership of member companies as well as with academic partners. He or she will work closely with the Office of Sponsored Research and the Office of Development to secure external funding to advance the CSI’s mission. The Executive Director will lead the CSI Leadership Team, which includes a Steering Committee, an Academic Advisory Board and an Industrial Advisory Board.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, policy direction and management oversight for the CSI.

Support the overall strategic goals of the CSI through strategic decision-making in conjunction with the Steering Committee, Academic Advisory Board and Industrial Advisory Board.

Provide reports and assessments of all CSI-related activities to the Chancellor, Provost and Deans of the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Lubar School of Business; prepare summaries of key CSI related activities suitable for campus/public viewing; provide required reports to governmental funders.

Successfully collaborate with leadership of CSI member companies and academic institutions.

Successfully communicate to executive and technical leadership of potential member companies the economic benefits of IIoT as realized through CSI and the advantages of CSI membership.

Provide direction and supervision to leadership of research laboratories at UW-Milwaukee and consult with leadership of partners’ laboratories.

Manage the CSI budget, strategically allocating resources in alignment with the vision, mission and goals of the CSI and in the case of philanthropic support, complies with donor intent.

Collaborate with the Office of Development to raise philanthropic support to advance the CSI’s mission.

Develop processes and systems to provide membership advantages at various membership levels.

Become knowledgeable about and be able to explain and represent UWM’s mission, guiding values and strategic directions.

Provide leadership and oversight to staff and students employed by the CSI.

Other duties as assigned by the Chancellor or Provost.

Working Environment

Work performed is subject to extended periods of sitting and standing.

Work performed is subject to extended periods using standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, phone and other, and reviewing and retrieving information.

Communicate both orally and in writing through email, print, phone, and digital media with students, staff, faculty and members of the public.

Use independent judgment and critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data.

Professionally represent UW-Milwaukee.

Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups.

Travel for meetings or events.

Work at main UW-Milwaukee campus, other UW-Milwaukee regional campus locations and other locations.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions:

The Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, Brett Peters, Ph.D., welcomes all inquiries. Alfred Gomez may be contacted at alf1226@uwm.edu or (414) 229-4896 and he will forward your inquiries to Dr. Peters.

Applications must include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three references (none of whom will be contacted until a later stage of the search and not without candidate permission). The letter should summarize your professional qualifications and the accomplishments that reflect the skills, background, and experience to be successful in this key position. Successful applicants will provide specific examples of past work experience as it relates to the position responsibilities and qualifications. These materials must be uploaded through UWM’s Applicant Information Management System (AIMS) at: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/29295.

The review of applications will begin on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Please note that applications received after Wednesday, September 4, 2019, may not receive consideration.

To learn more about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, please visit www.uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Required Qualifications:

UWM seeks candidates with a strong record of professional accomplishment, commitment to excellence in teaching, and outstanding management and leadership skills to serve as the new Executive Director. The Executive Director must be a person of the highest integrity and a strong leader.

Extensive experience that demonstrates successful, visionary leadership of a complex organization. The individual’s leadership style should be collaborative, ethical, team-oriented, and reflect a priority for diversity.

5 years, or more, of progressively responsible proven leadership and administrative experience

Demonstrated understanding of the operations of a top public research university.

Demonstrated experience in a multi-institutional center or institute.

Demonstrated understanding of the Industrial Internet of Things and how it can lead companies to greater productivity.

Demonstrated record of successful collaboration with multiple partners both internal and external to an organization.

Experience working with the Internet of Things and successfully deploying such connectivity to improve productivity.

Experience managing staff and/or students. Sensitivity and commitment to diversity and inclusion in working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with a wide range of internal and external constituencies, including all levels of University administration, faculty and staff, and external entities.

Evidence of the ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides an affordable, world-class education to 27,000 students from 92 countries. Its 15 schools and colleges include Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health. As one of the nation’s top research universities, UWM partners with leading companies in Wisconsin and beyond to advance knowledge, bring new discoveries to market and prepare students for work in a global economy. Seventy-five percent of our 189,000 alumni live and work in Wisconsin, further contributing to the state’s health, vibrancy and economic growth.
ACADEMICS
UWM offers 195 degree programs with classes taught by faculty members recognized worldwide as experts in their fields. It’s also home to Wisconsin’s largest online education program, with more than 850 classes and 30 fully online certificate and degree programs. The university is home to the state’s largest collaboration of health sciences, nursing and public health programs through its Partners for Health initiative. It also boasts one of the world’s top film programs, the state’s largest school of education and Wisconsin’s only program in American Sign Language. Other major pro...grams include business, engineering and information studies. We pride ourselves on having programs as diverse as our students’ interests.

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